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Event: Annual 4th of July Fireworks Show

Date: Jul 4

Time: 9:15pm

Description:

The City of Portland will host its annual 4^th of July celebration and fireworks show at the Eastern Promenade Park. Grucci's of New York, the company responsible for the Salt Lake, Athens and Beijing Olympics fireworks programs, will produce Portland's fireworks show. The twenty-five minute program will feature a Broadway Curtain Call Opening, scenes of color and special effects, Grucci Grand Illuminations, and the Milky Way Grand Finale. It is estimated that 50,000 people will watch the program throughout the city. Avariety of vendors offering 4^th of July souvenirs, entertainment and food and drink will be located along the Eastern Promenade.

Attendees are reminded to throw their trash away in appropriate receptacles or take it with them when they leave the park.

Public restrooms will be available at the East End Beach, Tuner Street and the top of Cutter Street. The East End Boat launch will be open during the day from 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM (launch fees for residents are $5 and nonresidents $10). Parking at the boat launch will be not available for boaters.

People interested in viewing the fireworks need to be mindful of the following parking restrictions that go into effect at 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM, July 4^th: Eastern Promenade (both sides) from Vesper to Washington Avenue; Fort Allen Park (both sides); Walnut Street from the Eastern Promenade to Washington Avenue; Mountfort Street (both sides); and Cutter Street (both sides). The upper and middle parking lots on Cutter Street will be closed to the public.

Handicapped parking is available on a first come first served basis along Cutter Street and clearly marked handicapped vehicles will be allowed to pass the barricades until 8:00 PM. Drivers must approach Cutter Street from Fore Street to enter.

Please note that the Portland Trail at the Portland Water District and the bottom of Cutter Street will be closed to the public at 7:00 AM, July 4^th.

A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 5^th at 9:00 PM. Call the city's hotline at 756-8130 if a change seems likely.

Suggested viewing spots for the fireworks include:

The Eastern Promenade Park - limited parking on Munjoy Hill, attendees are advised to arrive by 8:00 PM to ensure seating space

Back Cove Trail - limited parking available at Baxter Boulevard parking lot (across from Hannaford), Payson Park, Baxter Boulevard and the hillside at Cheverus High School

Peaks Island -view the fireworks at the ferry terminal

Casco Bay - boaters should anchor in the northeast section of the bay facing Portland. Boaters are also reminded to adhere to water safety regulations including making sure that each passenger has a floatation device appropriate for the age and size of the passenger; the boat has working lights, and is equipped with a safety kit.Boaters should be mindful of Coast Guard restrictions in the area.

Please note: The Portland Fire Department reminds residents that sparklers are legal but are very hot and should be used with extreme caution when around other people. Fireworks are illegal in Maine.

Noon - Vendors open to the public along the Eastern Promenade

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Munjoy Hill closed to traffic

8:00 PM Munjoy Hill closed to handicapped parking and East End Boat Launch closed

9:15 PM - 9:30 PM (approximately) Fireworks show begins

Eastern Promenade Park

Eastern Promenade, Portland

 

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